Hanbit-Nano rocket crash deals blow to South Korea's space ambitions

South Korea's Hanbit-Nano rocket crashed shortly after takeoff from Brazil's Alcântara Space Center. The failure occurred minutes into the flight The mission had faced repeated setbacks before liftoff. Technical issues The crash marks a setback for South Korea's space programme and its commercial launch ambitions. With no further flights planned in 2024, investigations into the failure will likely take priority. The lost satellites were meant for customers in Brazil and India, leaving their deployment plans uncertain.